Land of Learning Primary School, Leicester
Land of Learning Primary School is an independent school for pupils aged 4 to 11 in Leicester. It was rated Outstanding at its last graded Ofsted inspection, in April 2025.
- Ofsted
- Outstanding (2025)
Data last updated 26 Oct 2026
Land of Learning Primary School in detail
Land of Learning Primary School in its own words
From the headteacher's welcome: "Rasulullah ﷺ said, “Be kind to your neighbour and you will be a (complete) mu’min.” [Tirmidhi] I would like to take this opportunity to introduce myself as the Head at Land of Learning Nursery and Primary School. I am delighted to welcome you to our school."
Headteacher's welcome (school website)
Source: The school's own website
Compared with nearby schools
The nearest other independent schools to Land of Learning Primary School are Imam Muhammad Adam Institute Boys School (0.4 miles, Outstanding); Leicester Preparatory School (0.5 miles); Leicester Islamic Academy (0.6 miles, Good); and St Crispin's School (0.7 miles).
Imam Muhammad Adam Institute Boys SchoolLeicester Preparatory SchoolLeicester Islamic AcademySt Crispin's School
What parents say
15 parents answered Ofsted's Parent View survey about Land of Learning Primary School (as of September 2025): 100% would recommend the school, 100% say their child is happy there and 100% of those with a view say bullying is dealt with well.
The strongest agreement was that the school deals with bullying well (among parents with a view) (100%); the weakest, that their child does well at the school (93%).
Who goes there
In 2026, 0 pupils (0%) received SEN support and 1 (0.5%) had an education, health and care plan.
Getting there
The nearest railway station is Leicester Rail Station, about 1.1 miles away in a straight line.
17 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Evington Valley Road (adjacent), 40 metres away.
Sources: Ofsted Parent View; DfE school census and special educational needs statistics; NaPTAN (Department for Transport)
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted · 2 years agoOverall
Quality of Education
Behaviour & Attitudes
Personal Development
Leadership & Management
Early Years
Safeguarding: effective
Independent school standards
Met all the independent school standards.
- Part 1: quality of educationMet
- Part 2: pupils' spiritual, moral, social and cultural developmentMet
- Part 3: welfare, health and safetyMet
- Part 4: suitability of staff and proprietorsMet
- Part 5: premises and accommodationMet
- Part 6: information for parentsMet
- Part 7: handling of complaintsMet
- Part 8: leadership and managementMet
Source: Ofsted, non-association independent schools inspections and outcomes (Open Government Licence)
Ofsted Insights
From Ofsted's April 2025 inspection report.
What This School Does Well
This school excels at creating a nurturing learning environment where pupils are incredibly proud to attend. Teachers have strong subject knowledge and regularly check understanding, resulting in pupils achieving highly across subjects. The school goes above and beyond with personal development, celebrating difference, tackling challenging topics sensitively, and giving pupils meaningful roles in improving the school.
Key Strengths
- Highly ambitious and well-structured curriculum across all subjects with clear learning strands that help pupils build understanding over time
- Exceptional focus on reading with a progressive phonics sequence and strong emphasis on developing vocabulary and comprehension
- Outstanding early years provision where children get off to the best start with carefully crafted activities and skilled questioning
- Exemplary pupil behaviour supported by consistent rules and high expectations that pupils follow independently
- Exceptional personal development opportunities including visitor speakers, exploration of different religions, and community art projects
Safeguarding
Safeguarding arrangements are effective with clear policies available to parents and risk assessment procedures that are understood and acted upon by all staff.
Extracurricular Activities
Student council, homework heroes, spotless squad, visiting career speakers (dentist, firefighter, police officer), art projects exploring peace and kindness
Land of Learning Primary School is an outstanding independent school with an Islamic ethos that helps pupils become responsible, respectful and active British citizens. The school has demonstrated strong commitment to improvement since its previous inspection and maintains exceptionally high standards across all areas.
At a Glance
No
Boarding
Yes
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
What Parents Think
15 responsesSource: Ofsted Parent View, responses as at September 2025 - % who strongly agree or agree
How Does This School Compare?
Ranked against 4 nearby schools
Latest from Land of Learning Primary School
Macmillan Coffee Morning 2026
28 Sep 2026
Celebrating Teamwork and Sportsmanship - June 2026
22 Jun 2026
Fun Day 2026
22 Jun 2026
Early Years PAP Sessions - Summer Term 2026
1 Jun 2026
Forest School Early Years - Summer Term 2026
1 Jun 2026
Hajj & Culture Week 2026
1 Jun 2026
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Getting There
Bus Stops
Safety and surroundings
Road collisions within 500 m (2021 to 2025)
- Collisions
- 30
- Fatal
- 0
- Serious
- 11
- Children hurt
- 4
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 30 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 11 serious and 19 slight.
4 children aged 0 to 15 were hurt: 1 on foot and 3 on a bicycle.
7 of the collisions happened on a weekday between 08:00 and 09:30 or 14:45 and 16:30, holidays included.
The typical figure for schools in Leicester is 24.5 (the median across 142 schools, same distance and years).
Serious and slight counts use the Department for Transport's severity adjustment, which allows for changes in how police forces record injuries; they are estimates, rounded to whole numbers. Distances are in a straight line. Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19), Open Government Licence v3.0.
Commute and house prices
Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
64%
Available places
193 pupils
300 places
107 spare places
as recorded on GIAS
Area Demand Pressure - Leicester
Based on MHCLG Live Table 122 (2024-25, last 5 years) for Leicester
Across Leicester council
Places available
4,570
Applications
4,613
Got 1st preference
83.9%
Got preferred school
94.9%
All secondary applications across Leicester council (2026/27), not just this school.
Inspection History(7)
Independent School standard inspection
Met all the independent school standards.
SEND & SEN Provision
SEN Overview
0
SEN Support
1
EHC Plans
0.5%
of Total Pupils
2026 academic year
Provision & Specialist Facilities
Pupils by Need Type
No need-level breakdown available
Pupil Demographics
Key Indicators
193
Total Pupils
108
Boys
85
Girls
2026 academic year
Linked Schools
Schools linked by geographic proximity
Land of Learning Primary School
Questions parents ask about Land of Learning Primary School
What is Land of Learning Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Land of Learning Primary School was rated Outstanding at its most recent Ofsted inspection in April 2025.
Does Land of Learning Primary School meet the independent school standards?
At its most recent standard inspection, in April 2025, Land of Learning Primary School met all the independent school standards.
How many pupils go to Land of Learning Primary School?
Land of Learning Primary School has around 193 pupils on roll.
How do I apply to Land of Learning Primary School?
Land of Learning Primary School is an independent school and runs its own admissions rather than going through the local authority. Contact the school directly for entry requirements, assessment dates, fees and any bursaries.
How many road collisions happen near Land of Learning Primary School?
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 30 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 11 serious and 19 slight. 4 children aged 0 to 15 were hurt: 1 on foot and 3 on a bicycle. 7 of the collisions happened on a weekday between 08:00 and 09:30 or 14:45 and 16:30, holidays included. The typical figure for schools in Leicester is 24.5 (the median across 142 schools, same distance and years).
Where is Land of Learning Primary School?
Land of Learning Primary School is at 5-11, Evington Drive, Leicester, LE5 5PF.
Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19)